Short answer
Highly qualified non-EU workers can apply for an EU Blue Card. The minimum salary is set each year by the Italian authorities.
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As of 20 October 2026.
Who is this for
Non-EU graduates or highly skilled professionals with a job offer in Italy.
What to know
The Blue Card requires a qualifying degree or experience and a salary above a threshold. The current amount is published by the authorities.
Steps
Confirm the threshold on the official page. Ask your employer to start the procedure. Follow the instructions of the Sportello Unico.
Costs & timing
Time and fees depend on the procedure. [VERIFY] any figure or date on the official page before relying on it.
Common mistakes
Assuming last year's threshold still applies.
Where to get help
The official page below, the Questura, or a free legal aid desk.
TO VERIFY: this draft has not been checked by an editor against the official source.
Sources
- Ministry of the Interior - immigration (Ministero dell'Interno)
